Darcy vs Kacey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darcy

Girl #984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arcy (Norman French place name)"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#984
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Darce, Dar

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Kacey

Boy #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,045
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kace, KC

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darcy Rank #984
Kacey Rank #1,045

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 vs #1045 for Kacey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darcy ___

  • Darcy Rose
  • Darcy Jane
  • Darcy Elizabeth
  • Darcy Mae
  • Darcy Louise

Kacey ___

  • Kacey James
  • Kacey Lee
  • Kacey Allen
  • Kacey Thomas
  • Kacey Ryan
  • Kacey Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

If you choose Kacey

Jordan Riley Logan Skyler Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darcy or Kacey more popular?

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 compared to Kacey at #1045 in the United States.

What do Darcy and Kacey mean?

Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin). Kacey means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Darcy and Kacey boy or girl names?

Darcy is primarily a girl name. Kacey is primarily a boy name.

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